Ace Collectiv presents: EQUINOX PORTAL: Ancient Future – the first sober-curious festival at Wake The Tiger

Sep 6 Sat 6th Sep 2025
9pm – Sun 7th Sep 2025, 3am BST (UTC +01:00)
 
Wake The Tiger, Albert Road, Bristol, UK
 
https://dandelion.events/e/wake-the-tiger
Hosted by Ace Collectiv
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Ace Collectiv
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EQUINOX PORTAL
Ancient Future

Saturday 6 September
21:00 - 03:00
WAKE THE TIGER, BRISTOL

40+ Immersive Spaces
Interactive Characters & Performances
Underground Global Dance Music, Organic Electro, Ritual Techno & more
Movement & Connection Workshops
Welcoming, Safe(r) Space & Inclusive Community
Alcohol-Free Elixir Bar & Organic Café
Chill Space & Cuddle Garden
Outdoor Chill Garden
plus more TBA

The first sober-curious festival at the UK’s largest immersive art experience and the world's first Amazement Park.

 

This Autumn Equinox you're invited to step through a portal into the Ancient Future

 

To gather in movement, music and meaning, to remember and celebrate what it means to be human during these unprecedented times on planet earth.

 

 

ARE YOU READY TO ENTER THE PORTAL?

A one-of-a-kind journey brought to life by Ace Collectiv — hosted at Wake The Tiger,  Bristol’s fantastical world of the senses. Explore immersive environments, hidden passageways and interactive dreamscapes designed to awaken your imagination and stir your soul.

 

Step into our signature alchemy of rave and ritual...

 

A living portal into a multi-sensory, interactive experience of embodiment, self-discovery, celebration and transformation, fused with club-level sound, immersive visuals, and intention woven into every layer.

 

A collaborative, inclusive and safe(r) space environment, fostering authentic connection, intention and embodied presence, inviting you deeper into connection with self, community and place.

 

This is not just a party.

 

It’s a mythic rite of passage into the Ancient Future.

 

ANCIENT FUTURE

A space where ancestral wisdom meets visionary imagination.

 

A dreamscape where myth, ritual and embodiment converge with futuristic soundscapes, immersive technology and bold artistic expression.

 

Rooted in the sacred traditions of the past and reaching into the possibilities of what’s to come, this is a celebration of timeless transformation.

 

You’re invited to enter a realm where nature and innovation dance together, where primal movement meets futuristic mysticism.

 

Where you remember who you’ve always been, while becoming who you’re yet to be.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Explore over 40 immersive environments
 

Meet interactive characters inviting you into reflection, transformation and playful mischief
 

Connect in a safe(r), inclusive, vibrant space rooted in authenticity, creativity and community
 

Participate in workshops exploring movement, mythology and connection in Depot X

Dance into a new era of rave in The Guildhall with organic electro, ritual techno and the best of global underground dance music

Sip from the alcohol-free Elixir Bar and refuel with offerings from our organic Café

Melt into the Cuddle Garden – a sanctuary for softness and rest

 plus more to be announced…
 

*FULL LINEUP TBA*

 

 

WAKE THE TIGER

The World's First Amazement Park®

Created by the team behind Boomtown, Wake The Tiger is the UK’s largest immersive art experience and the world’s first Amazement Park® 

A self-guided interactive journey through a fantastical world called Meridia, featuring over 40 unique environments filled with art installations, hidden passages and sensory experiences.

A  journey of discovery through kaleidoscopic realms of the imagination.

wakethetiger.com

 

FLOW

Face Painting
Meridia
20:00 - 21:00

Book a face painting slot to get yourself in character before the portal opens. Booking link coming soon. Watch this space.

Arrival & Exploration
Wake The Tiger
21:00 – 00:00

Arrive from 21:00 and enjoy food and drink from the bar and café in The Guildhall.
Enter the Wake the Tiger experience - an immersive adventure open for three hours 21:00 - 00:00.
The experience takes on average 1–2 hours to explore, with latecomers able to explore until midnight before it closes.

Workshops, Connection & Immersive Theatre
Aetheria, The Guildhall, Depot X
21:00 - 02:00

Meet interactive characters inviting you into reflection, transformation and playful mischief. Connect in a safe(r), inclusive, vibrant space rooted in authenticity, creativity and community. Participate and witness workshops exploring movement, mythology and connection in Depot X
 

Music, Dance & Embodiment
The Guildhall
21:00 – 03:00

Before or after your Wake The Tiger experience, flow into The Guildhall and Depot X.
From 21:00 immerse yourself in a dance and embodiment. From 22:00 join a 2.5hr  journey with intuitive facilitation and live electronic music led by Osara.
Afterwards Memory Play and Cheza Lucina will share powerful, deep and high-energy musical journeys.
The night will lead into a Closing Ceremony at 02:45 and will complete at 03:00.

Connect & Relax
Depot X & Cuddle Garden
21:00 – 02:00

For those seeking connection and play, Depot X hosts interactive workshops and activities between 21:00 - 02:00.
Along with a Cuddle Garden—a sanctuary for cuddles and rest.

 

Schedule & Arrival

Please arrive between 20:00 and 21:00 to allow time to land and journey through the Wake The Tiger park before it closes. Join embodiment and connection workshops in Aetheria, Depot X and The Guildhall from 21:00.

20:00 Face Painting (book in advance)
21:00 Portal Open
23:00 Last Entry
00:00 Doors Close / No Re-Entry

*FULL LINEUP & SCHEDULES COMING SOON*

 

Important Info

 

Costume

You're invited to dress in your favourite outfits that represent the theme Ancient Future.
Costume guidance, mood and inspiration board coming soon. Watch this space.

Venue, Parking, Travel & Access

Please lift share, walk, cycle or use public transport / e-scooters where possible. 

Venue Address

Wake The Tiger, 127 Albert Rd, Bristol, BS2 0YA

Google Maps link
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PLz1b689YGSZajsP9

Parking

Wake The Tiger has a Euro Car Parks in front of it. Please make sure you pay for parking.

Travel & Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ)

If driving please check if you need to pay to drive through Bristol's CAZ:
https://pay.drive-clean-air-zone.service.gov.uk/vehicles/enter_details

Bristol CAZ map:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/bristols-caz/view-a-map

Access

The venue has wheelchair access.
Please email us if you have any specific needs for attending this experience and we will do our best to accommodate you.

What to Bring

  • Dress in layers (to keep warm / cool when needed)
  • Cash / card for Café and Bar
  • Earplugs if you are sensitive to loud music (the music may get loud in the dance space at times)

Exchange

By attending this experience you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement (found below). These agreements indicate the behaviour that is acceptable and must be followed. They are put in place to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome at this experience.

All ticket prices include booking fee.

Advance

  • £45 BIPoC
    A reduced-price ticket to centre inclusion and accessibility. BIPoC - Black, Indigenous, People of Colour.
  • £45 / £50 / £55 Supported
    For those who need financial assistance. Please only use these if it genuinely applies, so there are available to those most in need.
  • £45 Presale
  • £50 Early Bird 
  • £55 General Release
  • £65 Supporter
    Contribute extra to support members of our community. We use the extra money to provide 'Supported' tickets. Your support is greatly appreciated.
  • £65 Final Release
  • £95 VIP
    Exclusive behind-the-scenes venue tour (20:00–21:00). Plus 1 x meal and 1 x alcohol-free drink of your choice.

On The Door

  • £70 On The Door
    A limited number of tickets will be available on the door. Advance booking highly recommended.

After purchasing a ticket, if you haven't received a confirmation email, please check your Spam Folder.
If it's not there, please email us.

Alternatively, if the ticket transaction has gone through, you can turn up and give your name on the door to gain entry.

Disclaimer

Please note, that by purchasing a ticket you agree that Ace Collectiv and Wake The Tiger is not liable for any injury or harm that you may incur at this event. 

Refunds

Please note, we do not arrange refunds.

We encourage ticket reselling on the following groups (links available via ticket confirmation email):

  • Let’s Dance - South West & Wales (WhatsApp)
  • Ace Collectiv community (Signal)
  • Journey2the1 (WhatsApp)
  • Lovejam South West (WhatsApp)

 

Safe(r) Space Agreement

 

Intro

By attending this experience you agree to respect and follow our Safe(r) Space Agreement (found below). These agreements indicate the behaviour that is acceptable and must be followed. They are put in place to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome.

By attending this experience you are doing so because you want to expand your innerstanding of yourself, challenge your prejudice and connect with other like minded people.

Please take full responsibility for your own experience, remain open minded and creatively curious, reach beyond the edges of your comfort zone, and always ask for consent.

Our agreements create a safer space to be expressive and intimate, and at the same time, ensure that everyone remains respectful of each other. Thus creating a more collaborative, trusting and respectful environment and community.

Safe(r) Space Agreement

  • You are responsible for yourself, your wellbeing and your belongings
  • You are responsible for your own experience and interactions with others
  • You agree to be mindful, respectful and aware of yourself and others
  • You agree to respect other people's boundaries and ensure you give as much space as other people require
  • You agree to be consensual - unless it's a 100% YES, everything else must be considered a NO
  • People can change their mind, therefore remember that a YES can always turn into a NO and this must be respected every time
  • You agree that you are able to say YES and NO in an appropriate, clear and respectful way
  • You agree to use clear direct verbal communication where you feel confident in expressing your boundaries, expectations and desires
  • You agree to maintain confidentiality and not disclose anyone's stories or experiences
  • If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable for any reason, please speak to a Welfare Angel, the Event Manager or any Team Member immediately

Inclusivity

All people are welcome at this experience. We welcome people of all sexual orientations, racial identities/ethnicities, gender expressions, abilities, body types and ages.

We are a community that is queer friendly, body positive and we welcome different forms of expression. We have zero tolerance towards racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ageism, ableism or discrimination of any kind whatsoever. Do not make derogatory comments or jokes on others.

People of all genders are free to be topless at this experience. Attendees are also welcome to cover up as much as feels comfortable for them.

Consent

If there is someone that makes you feel uncomfortable, for ANY reason, then you should let them know. You do not owe somebody attention nor do you owe them your time or energy.

If you are not interested or do not have the capacity to engage with another or others, you are completely within your right to say so. This includes another person who touches without asking, comes on too strongly, says an offensive comment or simply does not making you feel welcome or comfortable.

Unless it's an absolutely enthusiastic YES, everything else must be considered as a NO. People can change their mind, therefore remember that a YES can always turn to a NO and that must be respected every time.

Whilst an interaction between others may happen in front of you, it does not mean you are entitled to join. 

Do not coerce or pressure others to interact with you. If you have received a NO, don’t take it personally. We invite you to thank the other person for clearly expressing their boundaries, by saying something along the lines of, “Thank you for taking care of yourself.”

Nudity of any kind does not have any sexual connotations. It is not an invitation for touch or sexual advances. Please be respectful with your gaze, and avoid sexualising natural human bodies.

Experience Team - Welfare Angels, Security & more

We have an incredible team present at this experience - Welfare Angels, SecurityStewards, Experience Manager and Facilitators who will be wearing either ID badges, high-vis jackets or pink high-vis body bands.

The Welfare Angels will be roaming the event. The Welfare Angels wear a pink high-vis body band so you can distinguish who they are. 

The Security, Welfare Angels and Experience Manager are available if you have any concerns or if you want to chat. We are here to listen and support.

Zero Tolerance Policy & Safeguarding

We operate a Zero Tolerance Policy at our experiences and any person found to be breaching our Safe(r) Space Agreement will be asked to leave (with no refund).

If you see any inappropriate behaviour, anyone being uncomfortable, anyone looking for help or if someone reports an issue to you, please inform a Welfare Angel, Security Guard, Steward or the Experience Manager immediately.

Authorised Filming & Photography

Designated Photographers / Videographers (who are announced at the Opening Circle) will take videos and photos during the experience. We use videos and photos to promote our experiences on social media. If you don't want to be included in a video or photo, please let the Photographer / Videographer or a Team Member know. If you see any footage of yourself on social media and want it removed, please message us directly (on social media or via email) and we’ll do so immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation 🙏

We look forward to welcoming you🤗

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Presale £45 Sold out

Early access released via our mailing list.

Supported (Early Bird) £45 Sold out

For those who need financial assistance. Please only select this ticket if it genuinely applies to you, so they are available to those most in need.

BIPoC £45

A reduced-price ticket to centre inclusion and accessibility. BIPoC - Black, Indigenous, People of Colour.

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Early Bird £50 Sold out
Supported (General Release) £50

For those who need financial assistance. Please only select this ticket if it genuinely applies to you, so they are available to those most in need.

General Release £55
Supporter £60
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Final Release £65
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General Release (Payment 1) £27.50

Make first payment to secure your ticket (non-refundable).

General Release (Payment 2) £27.50

Second payment to be made by Monday 1 September. Tickets will be voided if second payments are not made by this date.

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Exclusive behind-the-scenes venue tour (20:00–21:00) with a personal guide. Plus 1x meal and 1x alcohol-free drink of your choice.

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Feedback on Osara's events

4.7/5 from 444 ratings
Overall, the feedback on Osara is very positive, highlighting their strengths in creating a safe, nurturing, and welcoming space for the events. Participants appreciate Osara's intuitive guidance, skillful music curation, and ability to hold the energy of the space. They are praised for their compassion, talent, and professionalism in facilitating transformative journeys through cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance, and live sound baths. Osara is commended for their conscious efforts to set and maintain clear boundaries, while also allowing for freedom of expression. The feedback suggests Osara is deeply connected to their role and serves the community with a strong spiritual presence and commitment to creating meaningful experiences.
9 days ago
High energy event. Thank you.
11 days ago
Amazing sacred event, led by love and connection. It was also for a great cause. Well organised, great energy. First time I attended and on my own. I did not feel uncomfortable. It won’t be the last time I attend. Thank you.
11 days ago
I loved everything—the place, the atmosphere, the music, the people, the food. It was a beautiful concert!
13 days ago
Soo good. I can't wait for the next experience.
2 months ago
The ecstatic dancing to techno played by Memory Play was incredibly special, such good music and it was so great to see and feel such energy in a sober space outside of the club.
2 months ago
It was a privilege to be part of the team for this experience. Witnessing the level of care and attention to detail that goes into creating such an immersive experience was truly inspiring. Being on the team offers a unique perspective, different from attending, but just as rewarding. I get to connect with incredible people I might not meet otherwise, especially those new to the experience. There's something magical about seeing their eyes light up as they step into this vibrant, welcoming community where everyone is accepted exactly as they are. One of the things I love and that sets this experience apart is its explicit Safe(r) Space Agreement, which fosters a deep sense of safety, respect and inclusivity for all. As always, the music was epic and the sound system crisp. I loved the facilitation by Treasure and Osara to help us drop into our bodies and move as part of a living, breathing, dancing tribe. The live ritual set by Memory Play was unforgettable, an atmospheric performance that felt tailor made for the awe inspiring surroundings of The Mount Without. Holly’s closing sound journey was pure magic, an exquisite ending to a powerful night. The whole experience was held by an all-star cast of beautiful, unique souls, facilitators, team members and dancers. Bristol is lucky to have such a vibrant, conscious event and community. I can’t wait to return for the next one!
2 months ago
Wowwww that was incredible! Beautifully held and curated space. Memory Play’s set blew me away, powerful, raw and tender. It moved me to tears at a couple of points. Please book them again! I love the direction Ace Collectiv are going in : )
2 months ago
This experience was completely unique. The music was amazing. The people and vibe were great! The drinks and food available was amazing! I strongly suggest heading to the next experience.
2 months ago
Beautiful venue. Excellent set by Osara. Great hot, sweaty cathartic dance. I'll return.
2 months ago